Taṭbīr (Self-Flagellation)
An academic analysis of the discussion surrounding Taṭbīr (Self-Flagellation). Is it permissible? Is it forbidden? Compiled by: Al-Shaykh Nāmi Farḥāt al-ʿĀmili Translated [...]
An academic analysis of the discussion surrounding Taṭbīr (Self-Flagellation). Is it permissible? Is it forbidden? Compiled by: Al-Shaykh Nāmi Farḥāt al-ʿĀmili Translated [...]
There is much confusion about the hadith regarding 73 sects, and how restrictive the conditions of entering Paradise is. Many taking a [...]
On the anniversary of the birth of Imam al-Ridha (as), we look at an incident found in a reliable hadith, where the [...]
Abu Baseer said: "I entered upon Um Hameeda to console her for the passing of Abu Abdillah (as) [Imam al-Sadiq (as)], and [...]
Often we are pleased with ourselves when we perform a good deed, but the Imam (as) explains the hard part is keeping [...]
Imam al-Sadiq (as) shows his companion the prayers with all its limits – meaning including the recommended actions and not just the [...]
Many Shias turn an agate/aqeeq (or other stone) ring around during Qunoot (hands raised in suplication after end of second surah in [...]
Often we find the lines behind the Imam of prayers at congregational (Jama`ah) prayers to be quite slack. More often than not [...]
al-Rayyan ibn Shabeeb said: “I went to see Al-Ridha (as) on the first day of the (Arabic) month of Muharram. The Imam [...]
Is Love for Ali ibn Abi Taleb (as) and belief in his wilayah enough to send you to Heaven? […]